William Rankine

William Rankine was a 19th-century Scottish engineer and physicist known for his work in thermodynamics and steam engine technology. He developed important theories about heat, work, and energy, laying the groundwork for modern thermodynamics. Rankine introduced the Rankine cycle, a model describing how heat engines like steam turbines operate efficiently. He also created the Rankine temperature scale, used mainly in engineering to measure temperature. His contributions helped improve power generation and engineering processes, making energy systems more efficient and reliable.